Grand Valley Police Department

Chapter 1 - Traffic

This ordinance is enacted by the Board of Trustees for Grand Valley State University pursuant to and in accordance with the authority and responsibility of said Board as provided in the Constitution of the State of Michigan, Act 300 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1949 (Michigan Vehicle Code) as amended, Act 291 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, and the Uniform Traffic Codes for Cities, Townships and Villages, as amended.

 Payment of fines is an obligation. A traffic fine is considered the same as all other university financial obligations. University disciplinary action may revoke parking and driving privileges. Court action will be taken in cases of overdue violations under Act 291, P.A. 1967. The university also reserves the right to encumber.

1.1   References in Code: References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Michigan Cities, Townships and Villages to “governmental unit” shall mean Grand Valley State University.

1.2   Vehicles Prohibited: The following vehicles are not permitted on campus notwithstanding the mention of same in the Uniform Traffic Code adopted in Section 1.1 hereof:
                        Snowmobiles
                        Off-Road Motorcycles
                        All-Terrain Vehicles

1.3   Sidewalk Restrictions: Sidewalks and walkways are restricted to pedestrian, bicycle, and motorized wheelchair use only. It is illegal to drive a moped, motorcycle or other motor vehicle on a sidewalk or walkway without permission of the Director of Public Safety.

1.4   Disabled Vehicles:  Disabled vehicles on campus must be reported to the Department of Public Safety immediately.  Once registered as disabled, the vehicle may remain on campus for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours while arrangements are made for removal.

1.5   Accidents:  All accidents occurring on the Allendale campus must be reported promptly to the Dept. of Public Safety Services.  Phone : ( 616) 331-3255.

1.6   Speed Limit: A 25-mph speed limit is established for North and South Campus Drives.

1.7   Speed Limits on Other Streets: The speed limit on all other streets is as posted and if not posted, the speed limit is 25 mph.

1.8   Violations: Violations of the Uniform Traffic Code shall be under the jurisdiction of the 58th District Court.

1.9   Parking Permits:  Permits must be displayed in the lower corner driver's side front windshield of the vehicle.  Parking permits are issued for the exclusive use of the person applying for the permit.  The permit is the property of the Grand Valley State Department of Public Safety.  Permits may not be sold, altered or copied in any way.  Lost or stolen permits must be reported immediately to Public Safety.  If you receive more than one permit in the mail, you are required to contact Public Safety for its return.  Unauthorized or improper use of a student, resident or faculty/staff permit will result in its confiscation and may result in criminal and university penalties.  Fraudulently obtaining goods or services is a crime, punishable by up to one year in jail and fine of not more than $2,000.

1.10   Owner Responsibility:  If a vehicle is found on campus in violation of these regulations, citations will be assigned to the individual who obtained the parking permit displayed on the vehicle.  If a parking permit is not on the vehicle, ownership of the vehicle will be determined according to the records of the State of Michigan, Department of Secretary of State.  The registered owner will be held responsible for any parking violations committed.